Patents by Inventor Yoon-Soo Kim

Yoon-Soo Kim has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180186365
    Abstract: An automatic parking system includes a sensor detecting parking areas depending on a size of a subject vehicle and a controller controlling the subject vehicle to be parked in an optimal parking area among the parking areas, in which the sensor may detect the parking areas in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle and detect a spaced distance from surrounding vehicles positioned on a side of the subject vehicle in the optimal parking area and the controller may calculate a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and the optimal parking area and compare a predetermined reference distance and the spaced distances to control the subject vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Jin Ho PARK, Joo Woong YANG, Jae Hwan JEON, Kyung Soo HA, Min Byeong LEE, Seung Wook PARK, Jong Ho LEE, In Yong JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180186367
    Abstract: An apparatus for activating a pedestrian detection and collision mitigation system (PDCMS) of a vehicle includes: an engine management system (EMS) acquiring speed information of the vehicle in real-time; an image collecting unit recognizing a pedestrian positioned within a driving lane of the vehicle and detecting information of a relative speed or a distance between the pedestrian and the vehicle, when a speed of the vehicle is greater than or equal to a set speed; and an electronic control unit (ECU) activating a PDCMS function based on a mapping table using the speed information of the vehicle and information of a motion or a distance of the pedestrian with respect to the vehicle, and controlling a warning unit to inform a driver of a collision of the pedestrian with the vehicle. The PDCMS function includes activating an operation of an active hood, activating an operation of the warning unit, and activating an operation of a brake regardless of whether the driver operates the brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Eung Seo Kim, Suk Ki Min, Dong Hyun Sung, Seung Wook Park, Yong Seok Kwon, Sang Min Lee, Tae Young Lee, Min Byeong Lee, Woo Sung Kim, In Yong Jung
  • Publication number: 20180190120
    Abstract: An apparatus for activating a pedestrian detection and collision mitigation system (PDCMS) of a vehicle includes: a front detection sensor detecting a presence of a pedestrian on a driving lane of the vehicle, gaze information of the pedestrian, and a distance and a relative speed between the pedestrian and the vehicle; a vehicle sensor detecting at least any one of a speed, an acceleration, a steering angle, a steering angular velocity, and a pressure of a master cylinder of the vehicle; an electronic control unit activating a PDCMS function based on information detected by the front detection sensor and the vehicle sensor; and a warning unit operated to inform a driver of a collision of the pedestrian with the vehicle by a control of the electronic control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Suk Ki Min, Dong Hyun Sung, Seung Wook Park, Yong Seok Kwon, Sang Min Lee, Tae Young Lee, Min Byeong Lee, Eung Seo Kim, In Yong Jung
  • Patent number: 9950022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sexual function improving composition containing as an active ingredient: exopolysaccharide produced by means of Ceriporia lacerata; a Ceriporia lacerata mycelium culture medium comprising the exopolysaccharide; dry powder of the mycelium culture medium; or an extract of the mycelium culture medium. The composition can be used as a sexual function improving drug for preventing or treating erectile dysfunction or diabetic erectile dysfunction or as a functional health food having sexual function improving effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: FUGENBIO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoon Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20180105167
    Abstract: An automatic parking system includes a smart key recognizing sensor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area, a sensor system sensing presence or absence of a parking section line, and positions of surrounding vehicles when the smart key is recognized, a controller configured to analyze data sensed by the sensor system to calculate parking areas around a subject vehicle, calculate a range allowing generation of a moving path based on the parking areas, determine at least two parking types available at a current position of the subject vehicle in the range allowing generation of a moving path, provide a moving path range for a parking type that is selected among the moving path ranges, and receive a signal transmitted by the smart key to automatically park the subject vehicle in the optimal parking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Dae Joong YOON, Eu Gene CHANG, Jae Seob CHOI, Min Byeong LEE, Seung Wook PARK, Jong Gyu KIM, In Yong JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180107207
    Abstract: There is provided an automatic parking system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The automatic parking system includes: a smart key recognition processor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area; a sensor unit acquiring images around a subject vehicle if the smart key is recognized, and converting the acquired image into external images and synthesizing the images; a parking space recognizing sensor periodically receiving the external images and sequentially comparing the consecutive external images using an image recognition technology to recognize parking areas; and a controller calculating a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and an optimal parking area among the parking areas and controlling the subject vehicle based on the moving path, in which the parking space recognizing sensor may detect the parking areas in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Dae Joong YOON, Seung Wook PARK, Jae Seob CHOI, Min Byeong LEE, Jong Gyu KIM, In Yong JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180105208
    Abstract: An automatic parking system includes a smart key recognizing sensor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area, a sensor device detecting parking areas depending on a size of a subject vehicle if the smart key is recognized and a controller controlling the subject vehicle to be parked in an optimal parking area among the parking areas, in which the sensor device may detect the parking area in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle and the controller may calculate a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and the optimal parking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Jong Gyu KIM, Jae Hwan JEON, Min Byeong LEE, Seung Wook PARK, Jong Ho LEE, In Yong JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180093668
    Abstract: A cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) system acquires a driving pattern of a target vehicle and variably provides an inter-vehicle distance and a responsible speed level of a subject vehicle that are followed by the CACC system based on the driving pattern. The CACC system includes a communication unit receiving vehicle information and road information of a region in which the subject vehicle travels; an information collection unit collecting driving information of a forward vehicle, vehicle information of the subject vehicle, and the road information; and a control unit controlling the inter-vehicle distance and the responsible speed level of the CACC system based on the driving pattern of the target vehicle according to generated control information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Dong Gyu Noh, In Yong Jung, Su Lyun Sung, Seung Wook Park, Jong Rok Park, Cho Rong Ryu, Jun Sik Hwang, Min Byeong Lee, Hahk Rel Noh, Dae Sung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20180093664
    Abstract: An automatic parking system is provided. The automatic parking system includes a camera processor that acquires images around a subject vehicle, converts the acquired images into external images and synthesizes the external images. A sensor processor measured spaced distances between the subject vehicle and surrounding vehicles. A parking space recognizing unit periodically receives the spaced distances and the external images and comparing the consecutive external images with the spaced distances using an image recognition technology to recognize parking areas. A controller calculates a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and an optimal parking area and operates the subject vehicle based on the moving path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Joo Woong Yang, Dae Joong Yoon, Seung Wook Park, Jae Seob Choi, Kyung Soo Ha, Min Byeong Lee, Jin Ho Park, In Yong Jung
  • Publication number: 20180093666
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle speed based on information about forward vehicles that travel in the same lane may be acquired using Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communications in a cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) system. The CACC system includes a communication unit receiving vehicle information from neighboring vehicles using V2V communications; an information collection unit collecting vehicle information of the neighboring vehicles and the subject vehicle using sensors; and a control unit determining a forward vehicle and a far-forward vehicle using the sensors, selecting first and second target vehicles for being followed by the subject vehicle based on the vehicle information of the forward vehicle and the far-forward vehicle and the vehicle information of the neighboring vehicles, and controlling the driving speed of the subject vehicle based on speed information of the first and second target vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Myung Seon Heo, Dong Gyu Noh, Young Chul Oh, In Yong Jung, Su Lyun Sung, Hyoung Geun Kwon, Dae Sung Hwang, Ki Cheol Shin, Jong Rok Park, Cho Rong Ryu, Jun Sik Hwang, Min Byeong Lee, Seung Wook Park, Hahk Rel Noh, Byung Yong You
  • Publication number: 20180061240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for implementing a lane change decision aid system (LCDAS). The LCDAS apparatus according to the present invention includes: a sensing unit sensing whether there is a target vehicle in adjacent zones, a rear zone, or a forward zone of a subject vehicle; a determination unit determining an activation condition for determining whether an LCDAS function is active/inactive and a warning condition for determining whether a warning of the LCDAS function is issued/un-issued, based on the sensing of the sensing unit; a warning unit issuing the warning to a driver based on the determination of the determination unit; and a control unit controlling the sensing unit, the determination unit, and the warning unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kyoung Jun Lee, Changho Kim, Yoon Soo Kim, Seung Wook Park, In Yong Jung, Min Byeong Lee
  • Publication number: 20180001892
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control apparatus and method for improving fuel efficiency in a CACC system, which can improve fuel efficiency through control of a vehicle speed so that a vehicle travels using an optimized cost in consideration of a target vehicle speed, current vehicle speed, minimum driving speed set in the vehicle, and a deceleration distance if the vehicle that uses the CACC system senses a forward vehicle and enters into a CACC active mode. The control method for improving fuel efficiency in a CACC system includes setting a target speed profile based on a target speed of the subject vehicle and an expected driving path, determining whether a target vehicle to be followed by the subject vehicle exists, and controlling the driving speed of the subject vehicle according to the set target speed profile depending on whether or not the target vehicle exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Dong Gyu NOH, In Yong JUNG, Su Lyun SUNG, Seung Wook PARK, Jong Rok PARK, Kyung Joo BANG, Cho Rong RYU, Min Byeong LEE, Hahk Rel NOH, Dae Sung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20170360860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a blood pressure lowering composition which contains as an active ingredient exopolysaccharide produced by means of Ceriporia lacerata, a Ceriporia lacerata mycelium culture medium comprising same, or dry powder or an extract of same. The composition can be used as an antihypertensive for preventing or treating hypertension or cerebral apoplexy or as a functional health food having antihypertensive effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: FUGENBIOPHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoon Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20170333501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antioxidant composition containing an extracellular polysaccharide produced using Ceriporia lacerata, or a mycelium culture of Ceriporia lacerata comprising the same, or a dry powder or an extract thereof as an active ingredient. The composition can be used as an antioxidant for preventing or treating various diseases such as brain diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc., heart diseases, ischemia, arteriosclerosis, skin damage, inflammation, rheumatism, autoimmune diseases, etc. including cancers as well as aging, or as a health functional food, a cosmetic material or a feed composition having an antioxidant effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: FUGENBIO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoon Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20170312325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sexual function improving composition containing as an active ingredient: exopolysaccharide produced by means of Ceriporia lacerata; a Ceriporia lacerata mycelium culture medium comprising the exopolysaccharide; dry powder of the mycelium culture medium; or an extract of the mycelium culture medium. The composition can be used as a sexual function improving drug for preventing or treating erectile dysfunction or diabetic erectile dysfunction or as a functional health food having sexual function improving effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: FUGENBIO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoon Soo KIM
  • Patent number: 9717769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for protecting a kidney, which comprises administering an extracellular polysaccharide produced by Ceriporia lacerata; a mycelial culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata containing the extracellular polysaccharide; dried powders of the mycelial culture medium; or an extract of the mycelial culture medium, in an effective amount, to a subject in need of protecting a kidney. The method is effective in protecting a kidney from renal toxicity caused by an anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: FUGENBIOPHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon Soo Kim, Hye Dong Yoo, Eun Ji Shin
  • Publication number: 20170151294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for protecting a kidney, which comprises administering an extracellular polysaccharide produced by Ceriporia lacerata; a mycelial culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata containing the extracellular polysaccharide; dried powders of the mycelial culture medium; or an extract of the mycelial culture medium, in an effective amount, to a subject in need of protecting a kidney. The method is effective in protecting a kidney from renal toxicity caused by an anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: FUGENBIO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon Soo KIM, Hye Dong YOO, Eun Ji SHIN
  • Patent number: 9497037
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for providing event information are provided. The apparatus includes an event sensing module receiving first event information on an event generated in an event generator in a multicast mode, a control module receiving second event information including detailed information on the generated event using the first event information, and a user interface module providing the second event information to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-sik Yoon, Yoon-soo Kim
  • Patent number: 9323653
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing data capable of providing an application with data converted based on various data types is provided. The data processing apparatus converts data, which is input from an input system, into various types of data. Various applications receive and use the data that is converted in the data processing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Min Lee, Yoon-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 9270723
    Abstract: A communication method for implementing a real-time streaming using hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) in a network is provided. Chunked encoding of HTTP is applied so that information can be exchanged between a server and a client while an HTTP request is being progressed. Therefore, bidirectional communication between the client and the server using HTTP is possible without modifying an existing HTTP protocol, and real-time transmission can be implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon-soo Kim, Joon-ho Cho, Sang-hoon Choi